Direct Support Professional
Listed on 2026-01-29
-
Healthcare
Community Health, Mental Health, Healthcare Nursing
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are Now Hiring Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff, Home Health Aides in Dallas, TXto provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is afantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference!No experience required– we provide PAID training!
Starting Pay Rate: $12.50 per hour!
We are offering a $800 SIGN ON BONUS OPPORTUNITY FOR Full-Time and $400 Part-Time NEW HIRES! We are also offering $250 employee referral bonus! (Contact local office for details)
Multiple Shifts Available:
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities tailored to their Individual Support Plan (ISP)/Person Centered Plan (PCP)
- Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, medication administration, and maintaining personal hygiene
- Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
- Assist with the learning and development of independent and community-based skills
- Participate with individuals in community, social, and recreational activities
- Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities in the community
- Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
- Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families
- Ensure work locations and vehicles are clean and well maintained to provide a safe environment
- Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
- Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
- Ability to work individually and with a team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
- Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
Why Community Options?
- Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision).
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs.
- 403b Retirement Plan.
- Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the friendly staff at our office! Phone Number:
If interested, please click Apply Now or send resume to: Resumes-DA
WALK-IN HOURS EVERY WEDNESDAY: 9:00am-11:00am -1:00pm-4:00pm
Address: 8604 Greenville Ave Suite 100 Dallas, TX 75243
Please have Valid Driver's License & bring two forms of
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).